Zahaf & Partners Law Firm
Libya's Premier International Law Firm
1990
11 Lawyers
Tripoli
Band 1 Chambers Global
Founded in 1990 following Libya's liberalization of private legal practice, Zahaf & Partners has grown to become Libya's premier independent law firm. With Band 1 ranking in Chambers Global 2025 and Tier 1 status in Legal 500, the firm serves major multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governmental entities across Libya's evolving business landscape.
Practice Areas
Oil & Gas
Comprehensive advisory on upstream, midstream, and downstream operations including NOC contract negotiations.
Banking & Finance
Expertise in facility arrangements, Islamic finance, and financial institutions advisory including bank establishment.
Corporate & M&A
Corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance guidance.
Dispute Resolution
Litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution with over 70 active court cases managed.
Construction
Major infrastructure project advisory including €1 billion government contract negotiations.
Intellectual Property
Trademark, copyright, and IP protection for global technology companies operating in Libya.
Recognition & Rankings
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Chambers Global 2025
Band 1 Ranking - Libya
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Legal 500 EMEA
Tier 1 Status
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Managing Partner Recognition
Mahmud Zahaf - "Next Generation Partner" (Legal 500)
International Partnership
BonelliErede
Strategic partnership since March 2022 extending reach across Italy, Middle East, and Africa.
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Italian
Industries Served
15+ industries including Oil & Gas, Banking, Telecommunications, Technology, Construction, and Healthcare
Notable Clients & Engagements
Major Clients
Recent Notable Work
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WeBuild
€1 billion government contract advisory
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Assiraj Bank
Libya's largest privately-owned bank establishment
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SGS Switzerland
Libyan branch liquidation proceedings
Leadership
Dr. Saleh Mohammed Zahaf
Founding Partner
PhD in Economic Law from Sorbonne University. Played pivotal role in drafting Investment Law No. 9 of 2010 that transformed Libya's foreign investment landscape.
Mahmud Zahaf
Managing Partner
Educated at University of Buckingham. Recognized as "Next Generation Partner" by Legal 500 and "Up and Coming" by Chambers. Advised on major banking and finance transactions.
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